as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
has the hail-fellow manner of an automobile salesman with something up his sleeve
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as in buddy
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hail-fellow
Adjective
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And waters in the eastern subtropical Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean are warmer than normal for this time of year.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025 -
But has life ever gotten better than a warm nighttime in the stands during a pitchers’ duel with a beer and a hot dog?—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
28 May 2025
Noun
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My buddy, Patterson, one of the admins, invited me one day, and that was that.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Bruce’s dream home would include a fenced yard, a playful dog buddy, and people who are home often, whether retired, work-from-home, or just able to spend more of their time with him.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The family friendly festival from noon to 6:30 p.m. will feature bands performing Americana, rock, hip hop, blues and folk.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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During public remarks in 2022, Justice Elena Kagan – one of the court’s three liberal justices − spoke out against sweeping injunctions and the ability of challengers to find one friendly judge to issue such an order.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The Gossip Girl alumna praised her pal's performance in the summer blockbuster and even referenced a line from Ann Brashares' book series that inspired the movies.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Now, working with longtime pals King and Nixon felt like a no-brainer, and on brand for the series.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Full House chums Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber struck out trying to get a photo with Barbie star Ryan Gosling, despite Sweetin having previous interactions with the three-time Oscar nominee.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Its cast feels changed by the making of it April 11, 2025 Chris and Angela have been codependent chums since college.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Next week, Kerry Morgan, a former friend of Cassie Ventura, is expected to testify in the trial.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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Performing in front of small crowds that sometimes only consisted of family and friends was common for Owens but was balanced by hearing his music on local radio stations like 103.5 The Beat.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
Noun
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First and foremost, people love its hearty, comforting flavor that comes from a host of delicious ingredients, namely sausage, eggs, cheese, beans, and potatoes.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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All in all, readers catch wind of one person finding purpose and that in itself makes for a hearty, enriching read.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The president and his political musketeers are slowly dismantling the opposition.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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The president and his political musketeers are slowly dismantling the opposition.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Hail-fellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hail-fellow. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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